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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Now Is The Time

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 23, 2017
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     | 19,514 views

    Israel had wandered from God, even though He sought them to return. He wanted to bless them, but they had to meet God's conditions. The church has much potential, but we too must return to the Lord.

    Now is the Time Hosea 10:12 Over the past few weeks we have considered the condition of Israel and her need for repentance. God loved His people and desired to have a fulfilling relationship with them. Unfortunately they sought the ways of the world and the desires of the flesh while neglecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023
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    The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

    The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,482 views

    can we blaim God for all the suffering in the world, or is something else responsible.Notes on suffering

    The oldest question is the question of today’s world The Church is in decline It’s shrinking faster than the share value of Air New Zealand Why? I think one reason it that it’s considered to be largely irrelevant Doesn’t have anything to say People don’t have a problem with Jesus- just the guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Sunday School Challenge

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 31,221 views

    Sunday school is facing serious problems in the 21st Century.

    THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHALLENGE BY JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION Sunday School is facing serious problems while at the same time there is great potential as she enters the 21st Century. B. PROBLEMS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL 1. Many denominations are struggling with attendance. 2. Publishing houses see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    All God's Children

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,865 views

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    All God's Children John 4:35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AllGodsChildren.html [This sermon contains many statistics, and you know how statistics can be. In many cases, you can make them say whatever you want to say. However, for this topic, I used conservative averages of many estimates from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Issues

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,491 views

    Church struggling to survive? Maybe you have cracks in the foundation or the wrong foundation.

    1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; If a church is built upon a man, it will not stand when the man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dazzling Mountain, Dying Mountain

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2009
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     | 5,317 views

    For Transfiguration Sunday. God gives us defining, dazzling moments, perhaps only a few; but they empower us for the self-giving times and never need to be renewed.

    For many people, life peaks early, and then they seem to run downhill all the way thereafter. There are many people who do well early in life -- they have a happy childhood, they do well in school, they launch their careers, all in their early years. But then something goes wrong. Something goes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 1,298 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel Chapter 2d Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,154 views

    Daniel Bile Study

    b. Daniel Reveals the Dream to Nebuchadnezzar (2:24-49) ii The Information (2:31-35) First Daniel told the king what he had seen in his dream and then he explained the meaning. (1) The Statue (2:31-33) Nebuchadnezzar was a king who had subdued all his foes. He had built a virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs That Point To The Return Of Christ

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. L

    Introduction As we see the scroll with the seven seals it should let us know that the time has come and judgment is coming. It seems very clear that we are living in the end times and there are significant signs that are being fulfilled right before our eyes. Looking at each one by itself may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Marks Of True Revival Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,933 views

    How does revival happen? And how do we know that it is truly revival?

    The Marks of True Revival Acts 2:42-47 It has been a long time since America has seen a widespread revival. In fact, any of the researchers are lamenting the decline of Christianity in America. This decline is especially severe in what used to be called the “mainline churches.” Many remedies have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Dream Revealed And Interpretted Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,008 views

    We're going to see in this passage that Nebuchadnezzar's dream concerned 4 significant empires that were to rule upon the Earth, but toward the end of the interpretation we will see that the fourth Kingdom will be restored and led by the Antichrist himself.

    Tonight, we finally get to know what King Nebuchadnezzar's dream is and how it was interpreted. We're going to see in this passage that Nebuchadnezzar's dream concerned 4 significant empires that were to rule upon the Earth, but toward the end of the interpretation we will see that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    When Darkness Prevails Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,491 views

    This is the 18th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#18] WHEN DARKNESS PREVAILS Judges 19:1-30 Introduction: In our study of the Book of Judges, we come across a troubling story that shows a time when the people of Israel suffered from deep social and moral decline. This passage challenges us to face the darker sides of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While You Were Out Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,756 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Reality". This sermon also has a section concerning Thanksgiving and a section for Lord’s Supper.

    Series: Reality [#3] WHILE YOU WERE OUT Luke 14:12-24 Introduction: On the popular home-improvement reality show, “While You Were Out”, the contestant sends their spouse on a vacation. While they are gone, this person fixes up a part of the house that the other one would appreciate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014
     | 3,838 views

    God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

    1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ